Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Development to enter into professional services contracts with CHA Consulting, Inc. in the amount of up to $150,000.00 for the UIRF - Livingston Avenue Pedestrian Safety Study project.
The Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund (UIRF) is a central city capital improvement program. It was established in 1992 in recognition of the need for a specific capital improvement fund for Columbus’ older neighborhoods. The Planning Division within the Department of Development manages the UIRF program. The Department of Public Service is involved with the design and construction of the projects in coordination with the Department of Development.
The intent of this project is to provide the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, additional resources for the preparation of a pedestrian safety and complete streets study of Livingston Avenue from the southern 18th Street signalized intersection to Nelson Road. The study shall develop a plan for improvements to promote safety for all roadway users with a focus on reducing severe crashes and vehicular operating speeds.
The Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services, solicited Requests for Proposals for the UIRF - Livingston Avenue Pedestrian Safety Study contract. The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire web sites from December 21, 2021, to January 21, 2022. The city received two (2) responses. All proposals were deemed responsive and were fully evaluated when the Evaluation Committee met on January 31, 2022. The responding firms were:
Company Name City/State Majority/MBE/MBR/F1/AS1/PHC
CHA Consulting, Inc. Columbus, OH MAJ
Osborn Engineering Columbus, OH MAJ
CHA Consulting, Inc. received the highest score by the evaluation committee and will be awarded the UIRF - Livingston Avenue Pedestrian Safety Study contract.
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